Productivity Software Lecture13 Acquiring Software Commercial software Software
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Productivity Software Lecture-13
Acquiring Software • Commercial software – Software that must be purchased – Stand alone products • Solve one type of problem – Software suites • Integrated tools that work together • Solve many problems – Shareware • Try before you buy • May deactivate if not purchased 8 A-2
Software Suite 8 A-3
Acquiring Software • Freeware – No need to purchase – Software may be distributed freely – Public domain software 8 A-4
Acquiring Software • Open source – Programs distributed with source code – Allows users to modify the software – Modifications and comments are welcome – Linux and Open. Office 8 A-5
Open Office 8 A-6
Word Processing Programs • • 8 A-7 Creates text documents Graphics and other objects are supported Professional quality can be achieved Simple web pages may be created
Word Processing Programs • Interface – Document area – Menu bar – Toolbars – Rulers – Scroll bars – Status bars 8 A-8
Word Processing Programs • Entering and editing text – Text is entered by typing – Cursor indicates position – Blocks of text can be manipulated – Most other programs include text tools 8 A-9
Word Processing Programs • Formatting text – Controls the document’s appearance – Character formatting tools • Fonts • Type style – Paragraph formatting tools • Line spacing • Tabs – Document formatting tools • Margins • Headers 8 A-10
Spreadsheet Programs • Calculates numbers and finances • Data viewable in many ways – Tables – Graphs • Complex calculations can be automated 8 A-11
Spreadsheet Programs • Interface – Rows, columns and cells • Cell holds data or formulas – Formula bar – Labels describe cell contents – Values – Dates – Formulas 8 A-12
Presentation Programs • • Creates slides or transparencies Complete set is a presentation Enhances a speech or lecture Color and animation enhance the slides 8 A-13
Spreadsheet Interface 8 A-14
Presentation Programs • Interface – Similar to a word processor – Slide window – Outline window – Speaker notes 8 A-15
Presentation Interface 8 A-16
Presentation Programs • Creating a presentation – Templates can simplify the process – Build the slides • Pick a layout • Enter the desired text • Apply special formatting – Continue adding slides in order – Apply slide transitions if desired 8 A-17
Presentation Programs • Presenting slide shows – Use to enhance a speech – Mouse click advances to next slide – Physical transparencies on an overhead – Computer screen delivery – Large monitor delivery – Data projector 8 A-18
Using a Large Monitor 8 A-19
Personal Information Managers • • PIM software Keep track of contact information Track upcoming events and times MS Outlook is popular 8 A-20
Personal Information Managers • Data organization – Contact information organized by last name – Users may search for data – Appointment reminders can be set 8 A-21
Chapter 8 A End of Chapter
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